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On The JournalOpposite of being asleep
Harris shuts down speculation that he's 'too woke' to shift Fine Gael to core values
ceasefire talksIsraeli withdrawal from southern Gaza likely just so 'troops can rest', White House says
On The JournalFine Gael Ard Fheis
Fine Gael harks back to retro rebrand as party bids farewell to 'yesterday's man' Varadkar
Harris promises new housing targets, something that was on the way anyway.
fine gael ard fheis speechLower tax for €50k earners and 50k homes built each year: Simon Harris makes promises at FG Ard Fheis
next chapterVaradkar says Fine Gael can achieve an 'historic' fourth term under new leader Simon Harris
On The JournalMidlands-North-West
Former RTÉ correspondent Ciaran Mullooly to run for seat in EU Parliament
GalwayState reviewing eight countries to be added to the 'safe countries' list says Justice Minister
Fine Gael Ard FheisCoveney rules out run for Europe, says decision to step down wasn't about being 'shafted' by Harris
new prioritiesSimon Harris to tell FG Ard Fheis that tougher penalties are needed for anti-social behaviour
Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Simon Harris sets out his stall on Cabinet reshuffle, TV licence reforms and a united Ireland
The Fine Gael Ard Fheis is taking place in Galway this weekend.
On The JournalStatus orange
Government to offer temporary shelter to asylum seekers sleeping rough during Storm Kathleen
resolution
UN Human Rights Council demands halt to all arms sales to Israel
It is the first time the United Nations top rights body has taken a position on the conflict.
The Erez crossing in northern Gaza will be temporarily reopened for the first time since the Hamas attack on 7 October.
Netanyahu's office also said Israel would allow its port in Ashdod to process aid shipments bound for Gaza.
Fine GaelHarris' first Ard Fheis as leader to hear calls for more 'starter homes' and lethal arms for Ukraine
Going nowherePaschal Donohoe 'not planning' to step down from Cabinet role, will contest general election
New Tea-Seach
Camped out in the Dáil canteen, Harris prepped to woo 'kingmaker' Independents
Meetings between Independent TDs and Simon Harris have been underway over the last two days.
Next TaoiseachSix independent TDs have said they will support Simon Harris's Taoiseach nomination next week
Thaer AhmadPalestinian-American doctor walks out of meeting with Biden in protest over US Gaza stance
On The Journalthe morning lead
'Demons were following me': Call to make HHC illegal after users experience psychotic episodes
HHC, a semisynthetic cannabinoid derived from CBD, is widely available in Ireland.
There are growing concerns that HHC is triggering psychotic episodes in certain people
HHC vapes are widely available online, and in vape and CBD shops
"I was seeing and hearing things that weren't there. I was being followed around by demons," one man told us
On The JournalBarry Andrews
Fianna Fáil MEP accuses Ursula von der Leyen of ‘silence’ on genocide case against Israel
Israeli protestsIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu branded 'traitor' in fourth consecutive night of protests
Everyday I'm Shufflin
All eyes on Cabinet reshuffle and who might get moved up the political ladder
Simon Coveney believes it was the right time to step aside so as to give the new Taoiseach ‘the space’ to create new opportunities.
